Health-related support organisations and information resources
Emotions Anonymous
12 Step Support Group for people with Emotional difficulties
1000 EA chapters in 35 countries. Monthly newsletters
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, with weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. There are no fees.
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families
12 Step recovery program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous
Monthly newletter, worldwide meetings in many countries
Brisbane, QLD 4000
Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present. We take positive action.
Life's Little Treasures Foundation
Supporting families of premature & sick babies
Providing support for families and health professionals
Ringwood, VIC 3134
We provide support for families of premature and sick babies and the health professionals that care for them. We provide hospital survival packs for families with babies in NICU and SCN and a range of publications that list resources available to families.
CENTRE FOR ART, TRAUMA, LOSS AND GRIEF
Dr Anne Riggs - PhD Artist
Highett, VIC 3190
Professional and specialist courses and one-on-one services in trauma recovery, grief and loss exploration and expression using arts practice. Specialties : sexual assault / abuse; family violence, loss and grief from illness and death. Gentle and effective in acknowledging and recovering from loss.
Stroke Recovery Association NSW
Putney, NSW 2112
Stroke Recovery Association NSW is working to improve the dissemination of information about stroke and its prevention; and plays an important role is assisting people recovering. The Stroke Recovery Association NSW has contributed to the establishment of 52 Stroke Recovery Clubs across NSW.NURSE ON CALL
1300 60 60 24
Call 1300 60 60 24 for the cost of a local call (landline) from anywhere in Victoria. (mobile calls may be charged at a higher rate.)
Gold Coast Ostomy Association Inc
8 Dunkirk Close
Arundel
Arundel, QLD 4214
The Gold Coast Ostomy Association has been meeting the stoma needs of members living on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW since the mid 80s. Its services include: the provision of stoma supplies, seminars and counselling. A Stomal Therapy Nurse is also available at our premises for consultation Tuesday and Thursdays weekly. No appointment necessary. Please call 0755947633.
Genetic and Rare Disease Network
Booragoon, WA 6954
The network promotes awareness, advocates for research and improved services and connects people affected by a genetic condition for the purpose of support. It publishes a newsletter titled the Gene Advocate.Healthy Start
a natioinal strategy for parents with learning difficulties
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Healthy Start is a national capacity building strategy which aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children whose parents have learning difficulties. Parents with learning difficulties can parent well, but it is important that they receive the right support and education matched to their learning needs.Mind Australia Limited
(2 locations)
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Mind Australia Limited is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We are also a registered NDIS provider. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.